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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.58, 1,081.71 and 702.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.58, 1,081.71 and 702.42 is: 967.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.58 : 1,081.71 = 702.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.58/1,081.71 = 702.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.58x = 1,081.71 × 702.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.58x = 759,814.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,814.74/785.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.20

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